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Dementia core skills education and training framework

This framework published by Skills for Health, Health Education England and Skills for Care sets out the essential skills and knowledge necessary for all staff involved in dementia care.

The framework describes the core outcomes for dementia education and training including raising dementia awareness, knowledge and skills for those that have regular contact with people affected by dementia and knowledge and skills for those in leadership roles. It includes expected learning outcomes for training delivery, key policy and legal references and is aligned to related national occupational standards.